13 of the Biggest Stars Who Are Also Into Scientology

Scientology has maintained ties to Hollywood for decades, partly through its aggressive celebrity outreach and dedicated Celebrity Centre in Los Angeles. Over the years, a surprising number of actors, musicians, and television stars have been publicly linked to the organization, sometimes openly defending it and other times trying to keep the connection quiet.

Many of these celebrities remained among its most visible supporters for years. Because of the controversy surrounding the church, celebrity involvement often attracts intense public attention whenever it resurfaces. These stars became some of the most recognizable names associated with Scientology, but you might not know of their involvement until now.

Tom Cruise

No celebrity is more closely associated with Scientology than Tom Cruise. He joined in the 1980s and became one of the organization’s most visible supporters, frequently discussing its impact on his life and career.

John Travolta

John Travolta has publicly supported Scientology for decades and often credited it with helping him through personal tragedies. His longtime connection to the church made him one of its most recognizable Hollywood members.

Elisabeth Moss

Despite starring in The Handmaid’s Tale, Elisabeth Moss has remained linked to Scientology throughout her career. Raised within the church, she has occasionally addressed the topic while largely keeping her personal beliefs private.

Nancy Cartwright

Best known as the voice of Bart Simpson, Nancy Cartwright has been a longtime Scientologist and reportedly donated heavily to church-related causes over the years. Many fans remain surprised by her involvement because of her animation career.

Jenna Elfman

Jenna Elfman has openly discussed Scientology in interviews and remained one of the organization’s more public celebrity supporters. The Dharma & Greg star has defended the church multiple times throughout her television career.

Giovanni Ribisi

Character actor Giovanni Ribisi has long been associated with Scientology and frequently appears on lists of active celebrity members. Despite a lower public profile than Cruise or Travolta, his involvement has been well documented for years.

Michael Peña

Michael Peña has spoken positively about Scientology in interviews, even crediting it with helping his acting career and personal outlook. His involvement often surprises audiences familiar with him mainly through blockbuster action and superhero films.

Kirstie Alley

Before her death, Kirstie Alley was one of Scientology’s most outspoken celebrity defenders. The Cheers actress regularly discussed her faith publicly and remained closely associated with the organization for decades.

Danny Masterson

Danny Masterson was one of Scientology’s highest-profile younger celebrity members during the height of That ’70s Show. His later criminal conviction brought renewed scrutiny to both him and the church’s celebrity culture.

Juliette Lewis

Oscar-nominated actress Juliette Lewis publicly defended Scientology for years and spoke positively about its anti-drug messaging. Her involvement became widely known during the 1990s and 2000s alongside other celebrity members.

Isaac Hayes

Legendary musician Isaac Hayes was a Scientologist for many years and famously left South Park after the show mocked Scientology beliefs. His departure became one of the organization’s biggest entertainment-related controversies.

Erika Christensen

Erika Christensen has openly acknowledged being raised in Scientology and has defended her experiences within the church during interviews. Many viewers mainly know her from Parenthood and other mainstream television dramas.

Jason Dohring

Known for Veronica Mars, Jason Dohring comes from a Scientology-connected family and has long been identified as part of the church. His association became more widely discussed as interest in Scientology celebrity members grew online.